genital herpes Flashcards
1
Q
pathogensis
A
- kills epithelial cells at the infection site
- create small, fluid-filled blisters
- rupture produces itchy, painful ulcerations
- TERATOGEN
2
Q
what type of virus is herpes
A
latent
3
Q
primary outbreak
A
longer duration, increased viral shedding and sometime additional symptoms such as fever and body aches
4
Q
signs and symptoms
A
painful vesicular lesions with an erythmatous base on the genetalia
5
Q
diagnosis
A
history and clinical presentaiton is often sufficient to diagnose
definitive confirmation: PCR
6
Q
neonatal herpes
A
transmits at birth
can cross placenta
often deadly to leads to severe neurological issues
7
Q
treatment
A
no cure
antiviral medication can prevent outbreaks
